From Phonebooks to AI: The Future of Marketing | UConn Marketing Society 2026

From the Yellow Pages to Google to AI recommendations; the way people find businesses keeps changing. What does that mean for the next generation of marketers? Kevin Rhodes, founder of Gadgetlesstech Digital Marketing, joins the UConn Marketing Society to explore the evolution of business discovery, how AI is changing search, and why understanding people remains essential. Kevin also shares what he would focus on if he were starting at 21 today: learning to sell, understanding how businesses make money, building real projects, and developing practical AI skills. Whether you’re a marketing student, business owner, or marketing professional, this presentation offers perspective on adapting to change and building skills you can demonstrate. Don’t graduate with only a résumé. Graduate with evidence. Learn more about the Gadgetlesstech ecosystem: https://gadgetlesstech.com/ https://seo4geo.com https://queryexpansionsystem.com #DigitalMarketing #AIMarketing #FutureOfMarketing #AISearch #UConn #UConnMarketingSociety #MarketingStudents #MarketingCareers #Entrepreneurship #Gadgetlesstech